Through our ongoing inquiry we are exploring the elements of persuasive writing and the way letters can be used to share an opinion on topics that are important to us. The students are writing to inform and persuade their readers on issues related to the environment, aboriginal culture, and education. The letters have been addressed […]
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Delayed post! Here is some of the learning from last week. We would like to draw particular attention to the Inquiry Wall development photo. We are sitting in the formation of the Socratic Circle. In this circle, the children help one another understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in their learning through a group discussion.
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We are looking for a some more parent helpers for this Friday’s PMP session. Please add your name to the sign up sheet on the parent notice board if you would like to be a part of it. In order to deliver a quality program, we rely on parent support. Many thanks!
Our lost property is overflowing! Please have a look if you suspect some items might belong to your child. We will be emptying the tubs tomorrow afternoon (to the whole school lost property bins located at entrance of gymnasium.) Thank you.
Monday Inquiry workshops / Shared reading – Big book – Letter study Reading – common words / Numeracy – numeral formation and place value / Writing – recount Tuesday Inquiry workshops / Shared reading – Big book – Reading strategies (making predictions) Specialist – Italian (Yellow and Red), Physical Education (Blue and Red), Art (Blue and
Over the past few weeks the year 2’s have been investigating stories connected with different cultures. We have listened to the story of Lord Rama rescuing his wife Sita from the Demon King Ravana, which is how the celebration of Diwali came to be. We read ‘The Land of the Dragon King’, which is a Korean
Inquiry focus! The inquiry is taking an exciting turn this week, through the process of collaboratively developing our inquiry wall there have been some stand-out understandings and interests regarding change in our world. This week the children will be organised into new groupings – ‘Environment’, ‘Engagement’ and ‘Connectedness’. Within these groups we will be exploring
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Artist in Residence – Rarriwuy Marika Week 4 This week we have been learning from our wonderful Artist in Residence, Rarriwuy Marika. Rarri has been telling us about her home in North Eastern Arnhem land and has been explaining the importance of language in her community. Rarri is an artist and teaches Yolngu Matha, the
Here are some photos from ukulele club. The children involved have really loved jamming with Nic and Deb. It is always a pleasure to walk past and hear them play.
On Monday, the Preps participated in shared reading of ‘My Sloppy Tiger Goes to School’. They were asked to drew a sequence of events from the story and explain what happened in the story. Being able to retell a story that they have listened to is an important part of reading comprehension.
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